Consumption Growth

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The Union Government has raised the income tax exemption limit to Rs 12 lakh per annum under the New Tax Regime, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Budget 2025

As Finance Minister Sitharaman has mentioned that the revenue foregone would be Rs 1 trillion, one can assume that it would lead to Rs 70,000 crore of consumption

A 5 per cent price cut taken last year, new entrants capturing some market share, and an overall slowdown in the discretionary category

Share of consumption loans is increasing, while share of asset-creating loans is falling

"Green shoots" are visible on the consumption front as food inflation has started receding, newly appointed FICCI President Harsha V Agarwal said. Food inflation is expected to come down to its normal level in the next two quarters, Agarwal said, adding that he is hopeful for a revival in consumption growth, aided by a good crop and increased spending by the government on the big-ticket infra projects and rural schemes in the December quarter. Government spending in the right areas -- like increase in capex and ramping up infrastructure, rather than focusing on revenue expenditure -- is helping the overall economy, he said. "We are seeing some green shoots where we believe food inflation is coming down... it has to come back to normal. It might take maybe one quarter or so. But we are seeing situations where it is improving, and hence we are hopeful that consumption should increase," Agarwal told PTI. Government spending in the September quarter was low due to the general elections

Initial data from NielsenIQ for October shows overall FMCG growth at 4-5 per cent, with volume growth at around 3 per cent and price growth at just 1-2 per cent

While retail sales, both online and offline, saw some increase during the festive season, the overall growth was slower compared to prior years

The HCES data not only points to a secular decline in the share of food items in the spending basket, but also reveals a shift in the composition of food expenditure itself

A raft of factors can whet spending propensity

On the surface, India's economy seems to be cruising along, but it is on the commonplace road to prosperity failure

Analysts suggest that while this does not signify a slowdown, it indicates a moderation in consumption, likely influenced by severe heatwave conditions prevailing in the country during May

Demonetisation, GST implementation, Covid caused a slowdown: Nomura

Indian economy grew 8.4% in the October-December quarter, marking its fastest pace in one-and-a-half years, led by robust manufacturing and construction activity

Regular updates will better inform policy

As far as demand is concerned, Pande believes that it is cyclical and demand will revive for the QSR industry

The round will provide partial exits to initial investors Indian Angel Network and Lighthouse Funds. Daryani also mentioned that about Rs 180-190 crore was for the primary funding of the business

Momentum may not sustain into next year; policymakers should stay vigilant and build buffers

Non-essential spending has increased more in non-metro segment as incomes rise